Cosmetic compositions containing at least one flavonoid and ferulic acid
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- US · United States
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LOREAL SA
- Publication Date
- 2014-04-17
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Abstract
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to aqueous compositions comprising at least one flavonoid, and ferulic acid, and optionally one or more additional antioxidants, for cosmetic use.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The formation of free radicals is a widely accepted pivotal mechanism leading to skin aging. Free radicals are highly reactive molecules with unpaired electrons that can directly damage various cellular membranes, lipids, proteins, RNA and DNA. The damaging effects of these reactive oxygen species are induced internally during normal metabolism and externally through various oxidative stresses. UV exposure and environmental pollution can accelerate skin aging by producing free radicals in skin.
[0003] Antioxidants protect cells from the damage of oxidative stress by scavenging free radicals and inhibiting following oxidation reactions. The topical application of antioxidants is broadly used in skin care product to prevent skin aging.
[0004] Previously, i...